On March 30, 2010

The FTC Is Losing Its War on Expensive Drugs — But Doesn’t Know It Yet

To hear the chairman of the FTC tell it, he's winning the battle against "pay-for-delay" deals that can keep generic competition to expensive drugs out of the market for years. But a look at recent court rulings suggests the opposite

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On March 30, 2010

Wind and Solar Woes: Too Many Bureaucrats, Not Enough Buyers

Last year was a tough one for renewable energy. Deprived of financing from banks and other institutions, both companies and projects had trouble moving ahead. But although the financial industry and economy are recovering, the troubled times aren't past. For

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On March 30, 2010

How HTML 5 Will Change the Web and Why It Matters

HTML 5 versus Adobe Flash? It's all about who controls some basic web technology.

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On March 30, 2010

How Banks and Consumers Can Stay Safe and Sound

Does monitoring banks' "safety and soundness" conflict with protecting consumers against dangerous financial products? Yes and no.

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On March 30, 2010

Southwest Fail: Technical Delays Frustrate WestJet’s New Boss

Now that Gregg Saretsky has taken the helm of Canada's WestJet, he's making his frustrations known. In an interview with Canada's Financial Post, he said that the airline is very focused on partnerships, but it is now looking at another

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On March 30, 2010

Safer Business Trips to Mexico

Escalating drug violence has dissuaded many tourists from visiting Mexican border towns such as Tijuana and Nogales. But what if business requires a visit to one of these cities? In yesterday's New York Times, columnist Joe Sharkey offered some…

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On March 30, 2010

ConsumerS Pledge Allegiance to Low-Prices — and Walmart

Retail will never be the same after the recession, a new study argues, and Walmart (WMT) will be stronger than ever. The latter conclusion might be a little surprising because Walmart's comparable store sales numbers have been soft of late,

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On March 30, 2010

The Latest on the iPad

Are you paying yourself enough? When you're the boss, figuring out the right amount to pay yourself can be tricky. There are tax implications and legal issues to consider, not to mention the question of how much money you need…

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On March 30, 2010

Get 50 Full-Color Business Cards for $1

Yep, 50 custom business cards for one dollar, shipping included! This is perfect for freelancers and other self-employed types who don't hand out cards on a daily basis, but do want to have a few on hand just in case.<div

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